CLASSICS - Aeneid Book 6
Classical Civilisation: Virgil’s Aeneid Book 6 (OCR A Level)
This KS5 resource is designed for OCR A Level Classical Civilisation and covers Book 6 of Virgil’s Aeneid across two lessons. Students are expected to have read the book before the lessons, allowing class time to focus on analysis, discussion, and essay skills.
Lesson 1 focuses on the Underworld as a setting, exploring its significance within the epic and what it reveals about Roman values. Students analyse the key figures Aeneas encounters, considering each character’s purpose and how they contribute to his development and understanding of his destiny. The lesson concludes with an exam-style question, allowing students to apply their ideas in a structured response.
Lesson 2 centres on Anchises’ speech, one of the most important passages in the epic. Students independently annotate the extract before discussing and refining their interpretations. They then complete a mock exam question (included with the resource), before peer assessing their responses using the attached mark criteria and making improvements based on feedback.
This resource is suitable for Year 12 or Year 13 students studying OCR A Level Classical Civilisation. It is intentionally student-led, combining close textual analysis with structured essay practice and opportunities for reflection and improvement.















